CA
The most incredible and immersive wildlife experience!
Our time with Pride Plains was the most incredible week of my life. My parents and I decided to go camping in the Okavango Delta with our family friends. The six of us have always loved wildlife, and this experience with Pride Plains was the ultimate trip for anyone who enjoys nature as much as we do. The entire team was incredible and we spent our days and nights completely immersed in the bush, enjoying the sights and sounds of the animals around us as well as the campsite and delicious food prepared for us by the staff. The absolute highlight was the chance to see a mother cheetah and her four cubs playing with a honey badger as the sun was setting. My dad and I have dreamed of seeing cheetahs in the wild my entire life, and it was my first time crying tears of joy. In addition to seeing 10 cheetahs within 4 days, we saw over 30 species of mammal including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, and elephants. The person who made these surreal game drives a possibility was our phenomenal guide, Marks. His incredible intuition, training, and skills to read not just the animals but the people in his group allowed him to craft not just sightings but intimate experiences with the animals. It really felt like he was giving us a window into life in the bush. I don’t think people realize how important it is to have the right guide when on safari; there were jeeps driving around the same reserve as us who weren’t able to see what we saw. Marks, Sam, and the whole Pride Plains family built the most amazing experience for us and it is something I will reflect on for the rest of my life. I cannot put into words how strongly we all would recommend Pride Plains to anyone and everyone who hopes to go on safari in Africa.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A journey that I will never forget, a touching and fulfilling experience.
Our 7-day safari in Tanzania was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to our phenomenal guide Laban Gervas! His eagle-eyed vision was uncanny—he spotted a leopard camouflaged in the trees before anyone else even noticed a rustle. His dedication to ensuring we saw every animal on our list, from elusive cheetahs to majestic elephants, was relentless yet respectful of the wildlife. His driving skills were impeccable, navigating rugged terrains with ease, always positioning the vehicle for the best views and photography angles. I’ve never met someone with such a natural instinct for animal behavior; he seemed to predict their movements, leading us to unforgettable sightings. His deep knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife and geography brought every moment to life—each fact he shared felt like a story. His humor and warm, talkative nature made long drives fly by, and his patience with our endless questions was remarkable. He also went out of his way to ensure our comfort, from checking on our needs to sharing insights about local cultures. This guide didn’t just lead a tour; he crafted an adventure we’ll cherish forever.
HK
The best safari tour to have in Tanzania!
My Dream Safari with Gosheni and Laban
I just got back from an incredible 7-day safari in Tanzania with Gosheni Safari Company, and I can’t stop raving about it! As a first-time safari-goer, I was a bit nervous, but Gosheni made everything so easy. Our team planned a perfect trip, hitting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. The lodges were stunning, and the food was always delicious—especially the bush breakfasts!
Our guide, Laban Gervas, was an absolute gem. His knowledge of the wildlife blew me away—he could spot a cheetah hiding in the grass from miles away! Laban made every game drive exciting, pointing out everything from playful baby elephants to a lion pride lounging under an acacia tree. He even shared stories about Tanzanian culture that made the trip feel so personal. One of my favorite moments was when he surprised us with a sunset view in the Serengeti—it felt like a scene from a movie. Laban’s warmth and humor made me feel right at home.
Gosheni and Laban turned my safari dream into reality. I’m already telling my family to book with them! Highly, highly recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jocky Tours was fantastic—well-organized, great value, and Freddy was an amazing driver/guide who he
We did the 5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Navaisha itinerary. In addition to seeing the Big 5, and the Ugly 5, we Witnessed the migration of the wildebeest in Masai Mara, which was extraordinary. We covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. Next time we would add a few days to spend more time in each park. The food was good overall, and the accommodations were a good value with the bed at the Sarova hotel being the most comfortable of the 3. Freddy, our driver/guide was amazing, and we would request him again!
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable experience with Africa Marvel Tours
From planning stage to execution of safari Mercy, our tour manager, was there to answer all our issues promptly always in a positive way with compassion. John,our driver guide was knowledgeable, well behaved excellent guy.They tried in all possible ways to meet our expectations and to keep their promises in this safari.Thank you all African Marvel Tours team members.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We felt very safe
Joseph took great care of us even though our pickup was super early in the morning and shared great tips about visiting Johannesburg
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, amazing experience and knowledgavle Guide Lobulu.
Amazing tour - it‘s budget-friendly but still you can treated like a lion king. The food from our cook Ndula was delicious - he baled fresh breads, amazing soups and so well balanced meals. We had an amazing Guide Lobulu - we would highly recommend him as he tells you so much about the animals and the culture - he was the one making our experience unique. We did Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogor Crater and were able to see many animals! We would add an additional day to Serengeti in July for the Great Migration:). Sleeping in tents in the wild is a real experience - hearing the lion while sleeping was a unique experience. Also the booking an dcommunication with Shadrack worked well - he is super responsive and always adapted the plans to our needs. Everything worked out great! We highly recommend the tour to anyone that is ready to jump into a real safari experience.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, informative and responsible
Joseph picked us up from our hotel at 6:30am to join up with the rest of the travelers heading to Krueger National Park. He was energetic from the get-go, making us feel comfortable for the short ride. I really appreciate how he explained what we could expect for our drive up and while we were waiting on the bus at the OR Airport terminal, he shared his recommendations for JoBurg. Thank you so much for giving us a great South African Hospitality on our first trip ever to the country!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
RAMA was extremely helpful, organized from start to finish making the entire experience great
We had a wonderful experience from star to finish. What truly stood up was our tour guide Rama , he was very kind patience and knowledgeable about wildlife, landascape, local culture. If you are looking for a professional, well -informed guide to make your safari unforgettable, i highly recommend him!